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Iran-US Nuclear Deadlock Escalates: Trump again warned Iran the “clock is ticking,” telling Tehran to “get moving, FAST” or “there won’t be anything left,” as a US-Iran ceasefire-by-negotiation model shows signs of cracking and Israel-US forces reportedly weigh renewed strikes. UAE Barakah Drone Attack: A drone hit an electrical generator outside the Barakah nuclear plant perimeter in Al Dhafra; no injuries or radiological impact reported, but Abu Dhabi framed it as a dangerous escalation and Qatar/Arab officials backed UAE sovereignty and called for mediation to keep talks alive. Israel-Gaza Pressure Campaign: Netanyahu said Israel is “very close” to eliminating October 7 architects after the killing of Hamas military wing commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad; Gaza strikes continued even as truce efforts wobble. Mediation Spotlight on Pakistan: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz hailed Islamabad’s role as a trusted mediator between Washington and Tehran, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi pushed talks in Tehran. Regional Fallout Beyond the Gulf: Iraq’s new finance leadership linked falling oil exports to Hormuz disruption, while UN rights reporting renewed scrutiny of Israel’s detention practices. Elsewhere: Qatar and Portugal reviewed bilateral ties alongside the Iran ceasefire track; Syria was pitched by a US envoy as a “laboratory” for new regional alignment.

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